‘Auschwitz’ Exhibit Shatters Attendance Record, Prompts Scalper Warning

By Kevin Collison Union Station’s ongoing Auschwitz exhibition has shattered attendance records and demand remains so strong it’s receiving the ultimate backward compliment in the event world, people are scalping tickets. The “Auschwitz, Not Long Ago, Not Far Away” exhibit has drawn more than 330,000 visitors  since it’s opening last June, enough to fill Arrowhead…

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Nick’s Picks | Super Bowl Sickness and Valentine’s Day

Here’s your look at this week’s news in Kansas City before it happens.

‘Long Overdue’ 18th & Vine Plan Wins Strong Council Backing

By Kevin Collison A redevelopment proposal that preserves historic facades and builds apartments and retail in the 18th and Vine District was approved overwhelmingly by the City Council Thursday after being hailed by its sponsor as a “good day for Kansas City.” “We’ve come to the point where we have an agreement with an entity…

The façade of the historic Eblon Theater at 1822 Vine St.

18th & Vine Plan Called ‘Long Overdue,’ Wins Strong Council Backing

A redevelopment proposal that preserves historic facades and builds apartments and retail in the 18th and Vine District was approved overwhelmingly by the Kansas City Council.

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Kansas City Doctor Leads Nationwide Study on Long COVID

A new clinical trial study aims to learn why some adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus develop long COVID and why others don’t.

Renderings Posted of Proposed Lux Living Riverfront Apartment Project

By Kevin Collison Preliminary renderings of a riverfront apartment project proposed by Lux Living have surfaced on social media and show what’s described as a design “bending” along the Missouri River. The renderings were posted on the Lux Living Instagram account this week. The St. Louis developer has been negotiating with Port KC for what’s…

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Weekend Possibilities | KC’s Puppy Bowl, Valentine’s Date Spots, plus Star Wars and STOMP at the Kauffman Center

Live entertainment, a local music Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball and plenty of Valentine’s date options make this weekend a busy one in KC.

Buckets of food waste.

Curbing KC Food Waste, Tackling Climate Change

Transforming food waste into golden compost and keeping it from belching climate harming landfill gasses is the new frontier for a growing number of Kansas City area residents and companies.

18th & Vine Concept Called ‘Beale Street,’ Sparks Council Clash

By Kevin Collison A $23 million mixed-use redevelopment proposal backed by Mayor Quinton Lucas that would add apartments and retail space to the 18th and Vine District is being opposed by Council members who fear it would turn the area into another “Beale Street.” “On this first day of Black History, we are working to…

The façade of the historic Eblon Theater at 1822 Vine St.

18th & Vine Concept Called ‘Beale Street,’ Sparks Council Clash

A $23 million mixed-use redevelopment proposal that would add apartments and retail space to the 18th and Vine District is being opposed by City Council members who fear it would turn the area into another “Beale Street.”

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GOP-led Senate Reverses Course to Override Kelly’s Veto of Congressional Redistricting Map

The Kansas Senate completed Tuesday a rebuke of Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a congressional redistricting map shifting moderate-voting Lawrence to the rural 1st District and realigning the 3rd District to weaken re-election prospects of the state’s lone Democratic U.S. representative.

Downtown Living Gets High Marks from People in Survey, Less So Dogs

(Editor’s Note: This article originally was published May 7, 2021) By Kevin Collison It still may be a challenging place to shop or bike ride, but regardless, a new survey of downtown residents finds an overwhelming majority very satisfied they chose to live in the heart of the city. The 45-question survey conducted last winter…

Beer and Valentine's Day photo illustration.

Tap List | Beer Is For Lovers

While many Kansas City area breweries were hoping to host watch parties for another Chiefs Super Bowl victory, they’ll instead be celebrating Valentine’s Day.

An interventionist works on reading skills with a small group of students Feb. 1 at Faxon Elementary School in Kansas City. Kansas City Public Schools has used federal COVID relief dollars to hire more staff in an effort to give students focused attention and help them catch up from pandemic-related learning loss.

Deadline Looms for Missouri Schools to get $1.95 Billion in COVID Money

Missouri legislators face a March 24 deadline to release most of the funding before it returns to the federal government.

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curiousKC | Who is Combating Climate Change in Kansas City?

Many organizations across Kansas City deal with climate change, but here are some of the big players and what they do.